Nature-based solutions for Land- and Seascapes in Indonesia (LASSO)

State of implementation/results

• The project was launched by the Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia (BAPPENAS) on 23 January 2023.
• All three selected provinces Bangka-Belitung, Central Java and Central Sulawesi commit to promoting the integrated land and seascape (LaS) approach of the project.
• A village typology study assessed potential intervention areas, considering conservation efforts, economic activities and local stakeholders. A stocktaking of tools was conducted for the development of master plans for LaS planning laboratories. Results are used for integrated spatial planning modelling in the three intervention areas.
• A study integrated spatial planning at national level and in five provinces was elaborated to develop standard operating procedures among the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR-BPN), Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), facilitated by BAPPENAS’ Spatial Planning Directorate. The draft guideline on integrated LaS planning has been submitted to ATR-BPN, BAPPENAS and MMAF.
• Based on a value-chain assessment, the project focuses on eight commodities: Pepper and blue swimming crab in Bangka-Belitung, cocoa, coffee, coconut and durian in Central Sulawesi, as well as rice and coconut in Central Java. A list of more than 24 potential private sector actors for public-private community partnerships (PPCP) was developed.
• A zero-plastic-waste study was conducted in June 2024, followed by a study on behavioural factors and waste management data. The study highlights needs for change in waste practices in Belitung, Banyumas, Cilacap and Palu City. Results were shared in the projects sub-working group on waste management and submitted to BAPPENAS.
• The biodiversity profile of Central Java has been updated, establishing a comprehensive dataset for developing conservation and sustainable use actions through a biodiversity master plan.
• The project facilitated working groups in three district governments in Central Sulawesi for exchange on integrated LaS planning, innovative financing and green and blue economy. Two districts in Central Java (Cilacap and Banyumas) issued decrees to establish LaS working groups. The Central Sulawesi working group developed the master plan and conducted public consultations.
• A national financing strategy with six financing mechanisms, has been developed and validated with BAPPENAS and relevant stakeholders, outlining financial mechanisms for LaS intervention areas through specific financing strategies.
• A capacity development needs assessment was completed in all three provinces. Based on the assessment, 25 training modules were designed covering biodiversity, LaS planning, finance and waste management.
• The results of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Action Plan were disseminated in Palu, Central Sulawesi, in July 2025 and are used to strengthen gender transformative project implementation.

Latest Update:
05/2026